Michael Reed
Sikeston,MO
Summary
Retired professional fisheries biologist with extensive field, natural resources data collection, and project management experience. Seeking temporary or part-time employment opportunity in which I can utilize my wide range of skills and experiences.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Fisheries Management Biologist
Missouri Department Of Conservation
05.1999 - 07.2023
- Collected, compiled, analyzed, and interpreted fish population, habitat, and angler data, and provided regulation, stocking, aquatic plant, and habitat recommendations for pond, lake, and stream resources.
- Developed and wrote fishery management plans, status reports, and other technical documents.
- Operated boats and motors, electrofishing and other aquatic organism sampling equipment, UTV/ATVs, computers, GPS units, water quality sampling equipment, chainsaw, power tools, and other equipment.
- Administered portion of regional fisheries budget including annual herbicide purchases, service contracts, and capital equipment purchases.
- Wrote annual fishing prospects, news releases, brochures, and magazine articles. Gave media interviews including live radio and television programs.
- Performed fish kill and aquatic pollution investigations and permit compliance investigations.
- Developed and collaborated on design and installation of capital improvement, small construction, and habitat improvement projects.
- Developed and conducted workshops and made presentations to anglers, youth, school groups, and landowners.
- Provided technical assistance to private landowners through on-site visits, personal conversations, and letters on pond and stream issues.
- Developed and led technical training for professional staff on fisheries and aquatic vegetation management topics.
- Coordinated with government agencies and non-governmental organizations to develop fishing programs, cooperative agreements, and funding sources.
- Hired and supervised 1-3 hourly employees.
- Assisted with various other natural resource sampling and management including timber stand improvement, operating bush hog, rocket net collection of ducks and turkeys, prescribed burning, and application of terrestrial herbicides.
District Fisheries Supervisor
Texas Parks And Wildlife Department
03.1992 - 04.1999
- Was responsible for all fisheries management activities on public freshwater reservoirs, ponds, and streams within 17-county district.
- Operated 4WD vehicles, boats and motors, electrofishing and other aquatic organism sampling equipment, computers, GPS units, water quality sampling equipment, power tools, and other equipment.
- Administered district budget.
- Planned and conducted district fisheries activities including creel, fish population, and habitat surveys.
- Managed non-native aquatic vegetation management program for western 1/3 of state.
- Analyzed, interpreted, and professionally presented results of fisheries surveys and research projects.
- Prepared Federal Aid Reports, fisheries management plans, and scientific publications.
- Coordinated with government agencies and non-governmental organizations to develop fishing programs, cooperative agreements, and funding sources.
- Served on numerous agency planning and coordination teams as well as American Fisheries Society committees and working groups. Reviewed manuscript submissions for Journal of Fisheries Management.
- Wrote articles and news releases, as well as provided media interviews, live radio and television programs.
- Presented science and fishing programs to school and youth groups.
- Provided technical assistance to private landowners through on-site visits, personal conversations, and letters on pond and stream issues .
- Hired and supervised 3 professional and 1-2 temporary staff
District Fisheries Biologist
Texas Parks And Wildlife Department
04.1990 - 03.1992
- Assisted District Supervisor in planning and conducting fisheries and habitat surveys on freshwater reservoirs and rivers within district.
- Coordinated and supervised creel, habitat, and fisheries population surveys using variety of sampling gears.
- Compiled and analyzed fisheries data.
- Assisted with preparing reservoir management plans and regulation changes.
- Assisted with conducting non-native aquatic vegetation surveys and management activities.
- Conducted fisheries research projects including designing proposals and design, data collection and analysis, and report preparation.
- Wrote articles and news releases, and provided media interviews.
- Presented science and fishing programs to school and youth groups.
- Assisted with hiring and supervision of permanent and seasonal technicians.
Fisheries Research Associate
Auburn University
10.1987 - 03.1990
- Managed university riverine research program including development of project proposals and design, data collection and analysis, report writing, and presentation of results.
- Administered project budgets.
- Managed Alabama Cooperative Research Unit fisheries equipment inventory.
- Wrote magazine articles and provided media interviews regarding fisheries research.
- Hired and supervised 1-3 temporary employees annually.
Education
Master of Science - Fisheries And Wildlife Management
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO05.1987
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries And Wildlife Management
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO12.1984
Skills
- Ability to make timely and effective decisions
- Ability to identify and solve problems quickly and effectively
- Ability to efficiently organize work duties and assignments
- Ability to work independently or as effective member of a team including extensive supervisory experience
- Ability to operate 4WD vehicles, boats and motors, ATV/UTVs, trailers, tractors, power tools, and various natural resource sampling equipment
- Ability to use computers, GPS, tag readers, and variety of devices for data collection
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with public and professional staff
- Ability to work out doors in all weather extremes
- Extensive experience in handling live animals including fish, amphibians, waterfowl, game birds, and deer for purpose of collecting biological data
Accomplishments
- Southern Division American Fisheries Society (AFS) Warmwater Streams Committee Secretary
- Chair of Texas Chapter AFS Issues and Exotic Species committees
- Chair of Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) fisheries habitat committee, member of bluegill management, smallmouth bass management, small impoundment management committees
- Instructor for MDC Aquatic Vegetation Management Workshop
- 2023 Missouri Native Plant Society Plant Conservation and 2023 GrowNative! Native Plant Pioneer awards
- Multiple scientific publications and professional presentations. List available upon request.
- Several magazine articles published in Missouri Conservationist, Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, and Alabama Conservationist. List available upon request.
Timeline
Fisheries Management Biologist
Missouri Department Of Conservation
05.1999 - 07.2023
District Fisheries Supervisor
Texas Parks And Wildlife Department
03.1992 - 04.1999
District Fisheries Biologist
Texas Parks And Wildlife Department
04.1990 - 03.1992
Fisheries Research Associate
Auburn University
10.1987 - 03.1990
Master of Science - Fisheries And Wildlife Management
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries And Wildlife Management
University of Missouri - Columbia
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